The posting
Position Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor and Program Director of Counseling Psychology
Compensation:
$65,000 - $82,000
Department:
Counsel Psych, Social Psych & Couns
Start Date:
08/23/2027
About this opportunity:
The Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor who will serve as the next Program Director of Counseling Psychology for our APA accredited PhD program.
Employer will consider sponsorship.
The Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology and Counseling:
We train students to become competent scientist-professional counseling psychologists who assist people in the context of their relationships, communities, and the larger world. The department’s mission is to make a significant contribution to the fields of psychology and counseling through research, practice, service, and teaching grounded in developmental, systems, holistic, and strength-based theories and strategies. The Department is housed in the College of Health.
The College of Health:
A vital health resource for Indiana in preparing health professionals, the College of Health is moving boldly forward in making interprofessional education, practice and research its paradigm across its disciplines. The college offers 32 academic programs in seven units: the Departments of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling; Military Science; Nutrition and Health Science; Speech Pathology and Audiology; and Social Work, plus the Schools of Nursing and Kinesiology. Our 224 faculty and staff serve nearly 3,000 students. We partner with regional communities for immersive learning and research. Our Health Professions Building opened in 2019 with 165,000 square feet and is LEED Gold certified.
Our Interprofessional Community Clinics offer a range of health and mental health services provided by students under faculty supervision, as well as community health education and prevention services through the Healthy Lifestyle Center. Other facilities include the Health and Physical Activity complex, Ball Gymnasium, and Lewellen Aquatic Center. Our faculty and students contribute to the evidence base for their respective disciplines, and our research footprint includes the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and the Human Performance Laboratory. We intend to contribute to a well-prepared health professional workforce that helps decrease health care disparities.
Ball State University:
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Ball State enjoys a close relationship with the City of Muncie, and many employees extol the virtues of living in this Midwestern college town of about 70,000 people. Institutionally, Ball State has established ambitious goals for its second century through its strategic plan, Destination 2040: Our Flight Path. We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student, to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors, and to maintain a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
Ball State engages students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. Information about working at Ball State and relocating to East Central Indiana is available at: https://www.bsu.edu/about/jobsatballstate
What you'll do and what you will bring:
Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Teaching: Courses in the counseling psychology and counseling core, and courses consistent with teaching expertise in relevant area; participation in departmental clinic training activities.
B. Research: Conduct, publish, and present scholarly research. Keep abreast of recent scholarly developments in areas of specialty and incorporate into teaching.
C. Service: Actively contribute to the intellectual and professional life of the Department, College of Health, Ball State University, and the surrounding community through general service and preventative, developmental, and outreach activities. Participate in local and national professional service activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate in counseling psychology from an APA accredited program in Counseling Psychology by August 15, 2027. ABD candidates will be considered only if all degree requirements will be completed by August 15, 2027.
- Professional competence to teach advanced doctoral practicum and other courses in the program as needed and provide clinical supervision to doctoral students in the department’s training clinic.
- Competence in a specialty area within counseling psychology as demonstrated by publications and professional conference presentations.
- License-eligible as a Health Service Provider in Psychology in the State of Indiana.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to contribute to the department’s counseling psychology scientist-professional training model.
- Demonstrated research, teaching, and mentoring experiences with graduate students.
- Prior leadership and administrative experience.
- While the area of specialization is open, special consideration will be given to candidates who can contribute to all graduate programs in the department with the ability to mentor students, facilitate immersive learning experiences, and teach courses and train students in (a) advanced counseling interventions, (b) psychological assessment, (c) health psychology, (d) couples and families, (e) multicultural issues, and/or (f) children/adolescents.
How to apply:
For inquiries regarding this vacancy, please contact the search committee chair, Larry Gerstein, Ph.D. ([email protected]).
Required Documents:
1. Cover letter- describe your interest in the department and serving as the training director, your leadership philosophy and qualifications for the position, and your relevant scholarly, teaching and clinical experience.
2. Vitae with publications and/or professional conference presentations cited. (Do not use the Autofill resume feature)
Optional Documents:
1.Copy of official graduate transcripts (Official transcripts are required upon hire.)
Within this application, names and contact information for three professional references will be requested. References will not be contacted without prior notice to the applicant.
Finalists will be asked to submit additional materials, which may include a
description of their scholarship, evidence of teaching effectiveness, letters of
reference, or verification of licensure status.
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by: November 30, 2026.
Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
What we offer:
At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.
When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.
Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.
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Relocation Program: MakeMyMove
Looking for a place where your career, community, and quality of life can grow together? Muncie and Delaware County offer the advantages of a university community with the accessibility and affordability of a mid-sized city—short commutes, local arts and culture, parks and trails, educational opportunities, healthcare, athletics, and a strong sense of connection.
Through the City of Muncie’s MakeMyMove program, eligible new residents may access relocation incentives, university-related benefits, co-working options, and community-building opportunities designed to help them get settled and connected.
Current benefits for eligible participants may include:
- Up to $5,000 cash for relocation
- Co-working space courtesy of The Innovation Connector
- Access to the Ball State University Library
- One-semester Rec Fit pass at Ball State University
- Discounted Ball State Athletics tickets
- Help desk for connecting to local resources
- Opportunity for board participation
- Six-month YMCA membership
Relocation programs on MakeMyMove have specific eligibility requirements, and benefits may vary by program. Applicants should review the current MakeMyMove page to confirm eligibility, available benefits, and program status.
Ball State’s support for relocation resources and community partnerships aligns with Destination 2040: Our Flight Path, the University’s strategic plan. The plan calls our University to work with community partners to promote talent attraction and retention, foster economic growth in East Central Indiana, and strengthen the economic and social vitality of the communities we serve.
Explore the program and check your eligibility through MakeMyMove.
